If you're preparing for a job interview, you know that effective communication is essential to making a good impression. One communication strategy you should bear in mind to ensure you're coming across as confident and engaged is the 7/38/55 rule. According to this rule, communication is made up of three components: words, tone of voice, and body language. These components make up the [...]
Are all LinkedIn profiles accurate? I wonder this myself sometime. People who embellish or flat out lie on their resumes are a more common than you might think. And it's been going on a long time before I started recruiting 30 years ago. But now, LinkedIn is attempting to do something about it. With the help of new technology, LinkedIn will prompt employers [...]
Let's face it - job interviews can be terrifying. Whether you're a candidate hoping to land your dream job, or an employer searching for the perfect addition to your team, the pressure to perform can sometimes get the best of us. But even in the midst of nerves and jitters, some interview faux pas are just too good not to share. According to [...]
When are people retiring these days? The idea of retirement at 55 is a thing of the past for most people today. For many, it's just not realistic financially, and for plenty of others, 55 seems way too young to start golfing and birdwatching full time. But more often, I hear from people who say…. "Tim, not sure I really want to retire." [...]
Should I stay in the Big 4 to make partner? As a senior manager, director, or partner at a Big 4 CPA firm, you have worked hard to climb the ladder. But what's next? Are you in the right place for that next step - or do you have some doubt? If you're looking to take the next step and advance your career, [...]
Small company vs Large Company - that is the question. When it comes to charting your next career move, one of the main decisions you'll face is whether to work at a small, midsize, or large company. Each type of company has its own unique advantages and disadvantages, and your decision should depend on your personal preferences, career goals, and current circumstances. Small [...]
Is it just me or do people seem to be getting more rude in professional settings? 70% of workers experience workplace incivility at least a few times a month, according to a new study out of Georgetown University. It doesn’t end there. 73% of those surveyed say that it is not unusual for customers to behave badly and 78% believe customers treating employees [...]
How can we use AI to predict turnover in our workforce? The HR folks are now saying that AI-based “predictive attrition” tools could help predict who is going to quit their job in the very near future. These kinds of tools analyze data points such as public salary information, turnover rates in a specific field or role, economic trends, and more to forecast [...]
New research from University of Pittsburgh psychologists shows that older adults may be able to prevent cognitive decline by regular exercise. Previously, there had been some connection shown between exercise that gets the heart pumping and brain health, but results had been mixed and unspecific. This time, researchers were able to combine data from 36 studies with specific criteria, and focus on one [...]
Science fiction fans of a certain (long ago) era remember with fondness the Doctor Who television show on PBS. It was a nerdy British affair that still holds up pretty well today. But I’m not here to talk about TV. I’m here to talk about a really interesting study some folks conducted. By analyzing the contributors to each Doctor Who episode that aired [...]